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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
INTERESTING READING.
E. L. Harper Tells of the Great Handy
Wheat Deal.

CINCINNATI July 6.-Mr Harper for the
first time since his incarceration, talked TO
reporter, and furnished some very startling
news: Among other things he said: The
statement has been made that successful
man is as much to blame as an unsuccessful
one. (He was speaking about some news
paper articles, the gist of which was the
statement with which he started out) Now
l will tell you few facts. In 1881, when
the Handy deal was run, George Wiltshire
was president; William Woods vice presi-
dent, and Ammi Baldwin cashier Of the
old Third National bank of Cincinnati They
at that time took all the money that was
in the bank and furnished it to the Handy
deal Should the bank examiner have come
around at that time he would not have
found enough money in the bank to pur-
chase his breakfast with. Chatfield came to
Chicago and met me, and stated that under
no consideration could George Wiltshire or
Chatfleld g. Woods or the Third National
bank furnish another penny, as the bank
was ruined. stated to Chattleld that had
S235, 900 that l would furnish, to see the
thing through; and this money met every
call and made the deal successful Other
wise the Third National bank, George Will
kllr0 ana o. WOOuh WOulu Do III
my position to-day"
''What about the Third National and j. D.
Herne in the recent trouble" was asked.
~. d. Herne,H he continued, "has been
very quiet since Mrs. Baldwin went to Andy
Hickenlooper and advised him that unless
Herne would keep quiet about Mr.. Baldwin
and the Fidelity, Mr.. Baldwin would in
struct the county auditor and the authorities
here where they could find the books Of the
old Third National The county auditor
wanted the books to ascertain the back
taxes due from the Cincinnati Gas company
for money in the hands Of the Third Nationa
belonging to the gas company, and not re-
ported for taxes for several years back"
He said they were all hopeful to the last
Of being able to pull the Fidelity through.
At the directors meeting which was held on
Monday afternoon, the day before the clos
ing of the bank, proposed to raise and put
up $2O0, 900 If tho other directors would put
up $4O0, 900. They would not do that, and
their refusal to do so was the immediate
cause Of the collapse. They would not risk
their $40O, 900, and now they are certain to
lose a good deal more.
1.-THE directors cannot plead ignorance of
what was going on, for they could have
learned anything they desired. Mr.. Kinson
is as responsible as any of them, too, for ali
was done before he resigned Mr.. thinner
man Is responsible, for he qualified as Q di-
rector and is still one. Everything done was
done openly and above board. The clerks
all knew what was going on"
In reply to what he thought Of the pros
pects for the depositors Of the Fidelity, Mr..
Harper said;
~ think we can pay par on deposits. And
then we can in one day send on to Washing
ton and convert our bonds into s125, 900 cool
cash Now l have already said too much,
and you can't get another thing out Of me
until October. am sorry that talked at
all Coed morning"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
JUMPED FROM A BALLOON.


Professor Thomas 81 BALDWIN Leaves A1a
Air Ship One Mile From the Ground.
QUINCY, Ill, July 6-Professor G. Thomas
S. Baldwin Monday leaped from his balloon
from height of one mile. The jump was
made with a parachute, umbrella shaped,
eighteen feet in diameter The parachute
was made Of silk, with ribs os cord, which
are prolonged and fastened to a ring, to
which Baldwin hung in the descent The
parachute was attached to tho netting of
the balloon by small chord, intended to
break by the weight Of the aeronaut. When
the jump was made the parachute was
closed, and the first 200 feet the aeronaut
dropped like a rocket Then, as the para
chute expanded, the speed became less rapid,
and the aeronaut and his strange apparatus
floated steadily down like bird.
The descent was accomplished in three
minutes and twenty seconds. Mr.. Baldwin
struck the ground with some force in slid
ing manner, but was not even Jared by the
shock. The descent varied about quarter
of mile from the vertical, and Baldwin
struck the ground mile and half from
where the ascent was made. He tried to
collapse the balloon before jumping from it,
but the app ratus failed to work and the
balloon escaped and was soon out Of sight,
going east at an altitude of mile and half.
Professor Baldwin is native of Quincy,
twenty-six years old. He is a journalist.
Last winter he made similar leap Of one
thousand feet in California.
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GOVERNOR eoRpoNls IDEAS.
State University for Negroes only-Silent
on Prohibitions.


ATLANTA, Ga, July 6.--There are several
features of the message which Governor
Gordon will send to the legislature to-mor-
row likely to attract national attention and
none more so than the attitude which he
proposes to take in regard to the Atlanta
university. This institution is for colored
students and is taught by white professors
who mix their own children in with the
negroes. Governor Gordons idea is to give
the state aid of 5000 per annum to purely
negro university, taught by negro professors,
thus cutting Off the ofPendingwhites.
The governor renews his plea that the con-
vict leases be abolished and that the convicts
be put upon public works. He declares the
agitation for the payment Of the repudiated
bonds to be mischievous, in that the barriers
in the way of payment are insurmountable
He will call attention to the barbarous con-
dition of the prisons throughout the state
and will urge more humane treatment of
the prisoners. Upon the QUESTION OF pro-
hibition, which just now supplants Democ-
racy, he will be strangely silent There Is a
strong effort being made TO get him to insert
a Recommendation for more extended annui-
ties TO ex-Confederate soldiers under the
guHse of artificial limbs the idea being to
give the Communication for ss,ch articles to
the soldiers diyect
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
The Bali Game at LouisvIlle,

LOUISVILLE, KY, JIly 5.-The Louisville
st. Louis game was interrupted on account
of rain in third inning After the rain had
subsided, Umpire Young called time and
ordered the game to proceed. The ST. Louis
club refused to play any more, giving as an
excuse that the grounds were too wet.
The umpire then gave the game to the Louia-
villes by score OF 9 to 0. The Louisvilles
had got Hudsons gauge and were batting
him very hard. Browning made a homo
run in the first inning and a three base hit
in the second, and the st. Louis bAtters
could do nothing with Ramsey. The game
will be protested by St LOuiA Tho st.
Louis club were hiSsed as they htt tha
crTO,Inda
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
BRUTAL MURDER.
Quarrel Over S1.O3 Results In FARM
Laborer's Head Being Blown on.


COLUMBIA, g. c., July 5.-George TurusA
owner Of Valley Falls Cotton factory, and
one Of the wealthiest citizens and largest
farmers in SparImburg county, is fugitive
from justice, for whose apprehension Gov
ernor Richardson has advertised a reward Of
$50. Turner had in his employ a. farm
laborer q poor, frieRdless German named
Julius Metzkia, who bad recently arrived In
this country. Last Sunday morning MstA-
lia, having been offered more lucrative en-.
ployment elsewhere, went to Turner'S ofFlca
for settlement. A dispute arose about 500.
Turner seized a heavy stick, with which he
threatened to strike the German. The lattsr
picked up an AK to defend himself, but put u
down upon Turner'S promise not TO strike
him, and then went away.
In the afternoon MetzkiA went up to the
window Of Turner'S Office, and in respect
full manner asked him II he would settls
with him then, as he desired to 90 away
early next morning. Turner, for reply
seized q shotgun. pointed it through the win
dow at Metzkia and fired, blowing
of the entire top of his head, and
scattering his brains on the side
of the house and over the ground,
where in few minutes they were eaten by
chickens Turner went about his business
as usual, and no attempt was made to arrest
him until two days after the murder, when
he had fad
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, July 6.-There is no
change in the situation of affairs at Atchi-
son. The city marshal and one police Off
and boss the chain gang. The marshal has
given warning that the city is already over
run with plckpockets, thieves and confidence
men, who have heard of the dismissal Of the
police force Atchison is city given over
entirely to disorder since the mayor and
council discharged the police and hremen
and turned off the gas and electric lights
declaring the city bankrupt and unable to
longer maintain these necessary adjuncts to
municipal government.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
Pinkertons In the Coke Regions.

PITTsBURe, July g. About 15O of Pinker-
tons men arrived from the east and west
this morning and took early trains for the
coke regions The coke operators have de-
termined to resume operations on Wednes
day, and the detectives will be distributed
throughout the region TO protect any of the
old employees who desire to go back to work
at the old wages. The presence of Pinker-
toms men may cause trouble, but the oper-
ators do not anticipate any serious OUT
break. They expect to have enough Of their
old men at work before the end of the week
TO put all of the works in running order.
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Refused to Umpire.

ELMRA, N. Y, July 5.-"Mark Twain"
and the Rev. Thomas K. Beecher were ad-
verified to umpire an old-fashioned game Of
base ball in this city Saturday afternoon.
The mayor and other representative men Of
the city played in the game, but neither
Clemens or Bsecher acted az umpire. "Twain''
said he could not make martyr Of himself,
Notwithstanding tho fact that he would Be
glad to perish In 9 good cause, and took a
seat by Mr. BeechSr in the grand stand.
"rwain" used big fan in vigorous man
ner and said that hs would encourage tha
players with bis prsSonoe, but ho must ~.
fuse to 70 out In tho sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
FATAL FIRE.
Two Lives Lost and q Number Of People
Injured at Cincinnati,


CINCINNATI, July 6.-About o'clock last
night fire started in one of the tall wooden
ventilators Of the great malt house of tho
Weber Brewing company at Twelfth and
Clay streets. The reflection was noticed by
q number of persons, but was at first sup
posed to be an illumination in honor Of the
Fourth of July. It was soon discovered,
however, that the top Of this particular
building was burning rapidly, and an alarm
was turned in. By the time the first relay
of engines was out the flames had extended
well over the roof, and both tall ventilators
were blaze Of fire. A general alarm was
turned in, and a fierce fight between the
brigade and the flames began and was stub
bornly contested for nearly three hOurA
The ventilators burned briskly, weakened,
tottered and fell One Of them alighted on
couple Of small frame buildings to the
west, and in an area. In one Of these lived
several colored families, but they had
removed their goods and themselves. The
other, a stable, had also been emptied. A
young man working in the dwelling house
had to jump from second-story window.
The flames from the burning stable threat
ened for a time the four-story Gobrecht
building, on the corner of Twelfth and
Walnut. This was sub-let in flats, and the
greatest excitement prevailed among the
occupants Pipeman Cronin, of the fves,
and an unknown man were on the roof.
The fall of the ventilators cut them of
from their ladders Warned Of danger, they
sought escape from the roof. Cronin de-
scended by hatchway, but his companion
either slipped and fell or jumped to the
ground, seventy-fve feet below He fell on
the sidewalk a helpless mass. He was still
breathing when picked up, but died soon
after being taken to the hospital
Mrs. J. H. Meyer was In one of the rooms
alone with her dead baby. The flames
swept round, but she would not leave her
dead. Officers Gels and Seidholtz rescued
the corpse and terrified mother.
The roof and the upper walls facing Clay
street fell with q crash, completely filing
the narrow street. Several hremen mar
rowly escaped death here. On the second
story porch were Frank Taylor and Nicholas
Rover, trying to save furniture Taylor
saw the danger and darted away with o
shout to his companion. Rover was not
seen after, and at o'clock in the morning
his charred remains were removed from the
building
The sparks from the burning malt house
few thickly, necessitating the watching Of
many roofs Joseph Gardner, living on
Walnut street, Ave doors above Twelfth, fell
from his roof and Is very ssriously injured.
Mrs Rollwagen, Of No. COL Main street, In
coming down from the roof Of her house fell
down stairs and broke her neck
Fireman Peter Purcell had his face burned
and was afterward hit on the bead by fall
ing piece Of cornioe. Another fireman was
knocked sensoless by a stream of water
which accidentally hit him.
The Babcock's horses ran away, but were
stopped before doing any damaRe
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
NOVEL FIREWORKS.
The Summit of Mount Hood Lit Up with
100 Poun ds Of Rcd Fire.

100 Pounds OF Rod Fire.
PORTLAND, Ore, July 8. For the Fourth
Of July celebration Portland undertook and
successfully carried out an unprecedented
feat in the way Of fireworks It was nothing
less than the illumination Of the summit OF
Mount Hsod, the tallest snow covered peak
in Oregon, l2,720 feet high.
This was done at exactly 1t:3O at night,
aud the light was plainly seen in this city, a
distance Of fifty-one miles In a straight lima
The Illuminating agent was one hundred
pounds of red fire. The task was accom-
plished by William G. Steel, a local explorer
Of some note assisted by Nelson w. Durham
and five Others The illumination was seen
in Eastern Oregon at distance of seventy
Ave miles ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
A Small Breeze.

New HOLLAND, o., July Ga tornodo
struck this city at few minutes before
noon, going through the town like flash,
Fortunately the path of the storm was
almost unobstructed, the greater portion
being through the main street. A number
Of large shade trees were uprooted and
whirled into a hundred fragments. Some
scores Of windows were broken and dozen
or so chimneys were swept away. An unoc-
cupied house was torn from its foundation
and lashed into splinters. No casualties to
life or limb have been reported.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
THE NEXT RED HAT.
Belief Thai Archbishop Labastlda VIII


Belief Thai Archbishop Labastida VIII
be Appointed a Cardinal.
ST. LOUIS, NO., July GA correspondent
of the Globe Democrat writing from the
City Of Mexico says that there is general
belief that the next cardinal appointed on
this side of the Atlantic will be Mexican
archbishop. The Roman Catholics claim
1851, 900 communicates in the republic,
while the population is about 800, 600.
President Diaz is not unfriendly toward the
church so long as it does not interfere with
politics.
1t is believed that the red hat will fall to
Archbishop Labastida, the head of the Cath
Ollie church in Mexico, but it is said that this
mark of favor will not be the result of de-
sire at Rome to honor Mexico, but simply to
honor Labastida, who has endured exile and
drawn largely from his private fortune on
account Of the church in that country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
Monument Unveiled.

MrLLERsBURs, O., July 6-The soldiers
monument was unveiled here on the
Fourth in the presence OF 1O,OOO people. The
shaft is Of Quincy granite, thirty-fve feet
high, and conceded to be one Of the
grandest in the state. Governor Foraker,
department commander g. A. R., D. p.
Putnam. Judge Weaker, Hon. Beriah VIII
kins and others delivered addresses. The
procession was the finest that ever appeared
here. The exercises closed with Ane dis
play Of daylight fireworks. The city was
handsomely decorated.
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A NIno Rnur Tia I'm.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, July S.--Tho NcSrana
avenue street car line was tied up for nlns
hours Sunday, owing to the diasatisfAdsbn Of
the mon and Inspector Shay, who they
claimed had unjustly discharged several
drivers. The president of the road after
investigation, agreed to remove Shay and
restore the drivers, and the men returned to
work. The strike cost the company about
80 hOO
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Looks Threatening.

LONDON, July 6.-Lord Salisbury an
nounced in the house of lords this evening
that the convention between TurSey and
Great Britain for the administration of
Egyptian affairs lad not yet been ratified
and that he had instructed Sir Henry Drum
mond Wolff, the British commissioner, to
iaava Consta ntinonla
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
jake sharp.. Condition.

NEW YORK, July 6.-Jacob sharp's health
has been gradually growing worse since he
has been placed in the Ludlow street Jail.
To-day his illness had increased so much
that he was unable to leave his bed and his
friends have become alarmed. Tomorrow
will be his SEVENTEEN birthday. His wife is
in constant attendance at his bedside.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
Rur Ovor Inv : Coal yvaoon.

WYOMING, O., July 6.-Nettie Whitehead,
a colored fve-year-old, while picking up
coal along the Cincinnati, Hamilton &C. Day
ton cracks this morning, was run over by
one Of Haughts' coal wagons and her left leg
and several ribs were broken The child was
also injured internally and may die
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
Drowned WbiIa Ratb,no.

MT. VERNON, o., July 5.--Joseph Austin,
colored, about twenty years old, was
drowned yesterday evening about five
o'clock in the Kokosing river, while SWIM
ming He was accompanied by several
other boys, who were too much scared to
try to rescue him. The body was recovered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
Farmer,a Fatal Ouarrel.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, July 1.-Two farmers
named Geor SO Morris and John Splitter, be-
came involved in quarrel while returning
from dance Sunday morning. Suddenly
the latter drew revolver and shot Morris,
inficting wound which will prove fatal.
Splitter was lodged in jail hero to escape
being lynched
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killed by a Kick.

LONDON, o., July 0. Eddie Hamilton, a
ten-year-old boy, who With his mother was
an inmate Of the county poor house, was
kicked in the head by horse Saturday
night and instantly killed. His neck was
found to bo broken. n
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PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-There were three
(colored was killed in street brayl; Charles
Taylor was stabbed during fight at pic
mic, aud Potter licGlinchey was fatally
wounded by Harry Kelly while the two mcn
were skylarkinG
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
A Sunday RIaZa.

NEW YORK, July 5.-The buildings 81 and
81 Franklin street and N White street, occu-
pied by ]. O. Preble &c Co., envelope and
blank book manufacturers, were gutted by
fire Sunday morning. Preble & Co. have
about 100000 on stoch and machinery, but
are insured. Loss on building, $4,000.
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Suicide Caused by Domestic Trouble.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July John Kiefer,
ex-marshal Of Belmont, a suburb of this
city, committed suicide yesterday morning
by shooting himself through the heart. For
two years past he and his wife have had con-
siderable trouble, which finally resulted in
his salf-murder
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-07-07
Camp Sheridan."

WAsHINhToN Q. H., O., July 6.---The
First feEltnsnt Q. N. G., has arrived, pitched
tents and christened the place Scamp Sheri-
dam The camp is located where the Sixth
and Thirteenth regiments camped yesterday,
and large field Of 400 acres win be used
for a drill ground.
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Chicago Cracker Company Embarrassed.

CHICAGO, July 5.-The Chicago Cracker
company, William Reed president, was
closed by the sheriff. Internal dissensions
and too sharp competition from pool Of the
big concerns in the business are given as the
cause Of the company's embarrassment.
Liabilities, SIG, 900; assets noHinally S21 600.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, July Sin drunken
row last night John Black, a farmer, took
younger brothers life with a revolver He
was quarreling at dance near this city, and
when his brother interfered turned and shot
him in the AtOmach
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rira,rnrira Eruinsion.

NEW York, July 5.-An explosion Of fire.
works at Clifton, Staten Island, last night,
caused S55,000 fire. Gustave Kress was
the chief sufferer.
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Fuperal of Mrs. Hamilton FjSh,

NEW YORK, July 5.-The funeral of the
late Mrs. Hamilton Fish took place Sunday
from st. Marks church. DR.. ]. H. Rylance,
Of that church, and other clergy otficiated.
John Jacob Actor and John Jay were
among the pallbearers The interment will
be at Garrisons.
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Fatal Tleht over \ Flre =, .cl.a,

,NEw YoRx, July 6--James Kavanaugh
was knocked down by Barney Mcclure last
hight, his skull being fractured by contact
with the pavement. Mcclure had thrown a
! fire cracker in Kavanaughs face, and the
fight between the two men grew out Of this.
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EvERsoN, Pa, July 5.-Yesterday a
daughter of J. Hornsby and a little boy
named Long were burned to death by an ex-
plosion of carbon OIL caused by the girl at
tempting to start a fire.
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DEcATuR, Ill.,, July Civilian Gross, o
saloon keeper at Bluo Mound, was fatally
stabbed BY A. e. WeN1rook, who had tried
N 10 blackmaiI Gross. SVestbrook, who mar
fowly escaped lynching, IL in Jail
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NnvnI Cndeta.

New LONDON, July 5.-The United States
ship Constellation with the first, third and
fourth claases OF midshipman from the naval
academy at Annapolis, arrived yesterday
morning
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The burnside monumont Unveiled.

PROVIDENCE, r. L, July 6.---The monu.
ment to Gen. Burnside was unveiled y yester-
day In the presence Of a large crowd Of
| military froru this and other states. Gov
ernor Davis presided and Gen. Sherman was
I present. u.
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wa Jacob sharp Growing Weaker

NEW YORK, July 5.-Jacob Sharp passed
| a restless night, He is growing weaker. He
| awoke at 8 a. M and had a slight breakfast.
His family spent much of the day with him.
At times he fell into a lethargic state
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Caused by . Sky Rocket.

ERIE, Pa, July 6.-Clanendon. town Of
1900 in the upper oil region, Caught fire
Monday night from sky rocket sent Off in
a Fourth of July celebration, aud the major
portion of the place was destroyed. One
man was burned to death. Loss, $3.50, 900.
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CnlIa IL a Nniannos.

LONDON, July 6.-An action has been COM
menced to restrain Buffalo Bills Wild West
show from their exhibition of rifle shooting.
The complaint calls it nuisance.